Area code 682 covers Fort Worth and surrounding communities in Texas.
Updated 8 October 2026
Area code 682 is in Texas, shown here with Fort Worth marked.
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Source: North American Numbering Plan Administrator, retrieved 8 October 2026.
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Is area code 682 a scam?
No. Area code 682 is a legitimate area code serving Fort Worth since 2000. Scammers spoof caller ID to display 682 numbers, which is why complaints exist against a code that is itself genuine.
Neighbour spoofing is the reason a local-looking number is not a guarantee. A caller anywhere in the world can display a 682 number, and the number they display may belong to a real business in Fort Worth that has nothing to do with the call.
The callerAnywhere in the worldSets the caller ID their equipment sends.
What is displayed(682) 258-8863May belong to a real Fort Worth business.
Your phoneLooks localA nearby code and prefix make you likelier to answer.
426Area code 682 had 426 different numbers reported for spam calls in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
196thArea code 682 ranks 196th of 331 US geographic area codes by spam complaint volume.
67%Of the 447 complaints about area code 682 in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, 67% were reported as a recorded message or robocall.
19%The most reported subject on area code 682 is reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans), appearing in 19% of its complaints in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
Why am I getting text messages from area code 682?
Texts from 682 numbers follow the same pattern as calls — mostly local businesses and services. Treat any text asking for payment or credentials as suspect regardless of the code.
The common patterns are a wrong-number opener that turns into conversation, an unsolicited job offer, and a crypto or investment tip. Do not reply, do not follow the link, and forward the message to 7726 (SPAM) to report it to your carrier.
Pattern 1Wrong-number openerTurns into conversation.
Pattern 2Unsolicited job offerDo not reply, do not follow the link.
Pattern 3Crypto or investment tipTreat any payment ask as suspect.
Report it7726Forward the message. It spells SPAM on a keypad.
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Area codes that overlay 682
Area code 682 shares its geographic footprint with one other code: 817. Overlays are laid over an existing area rather than splitting it, so all local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Area code 682 overlays 817 across Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the western half of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Fort Worth is the tenth-largest city in the United States, with a 2025 population estimated at 1,028,117 per Wikipedia, and its economy is heavier industry than its neighbor to the east. Lockheed Martin builds the F-35 at its west side plant, one of the largest defense manufacturing operations in the country. American Airlines is headquartered in Fort Worth, BNSF Railway runs its home office here, and the Stockyards keep the cattle heritage alive as both tourism and a working livestock trade. Fort Worth, Texas had a median household income of $79,507 in 2024, per DataUSA, and an employed population of 480,451, up 2.91 percent in a year.
Who lives in the 682 region
The 682 code arrived in 2000, and callers describe the difference between it and 817 as generational rather than geographic: the older code sits on lines families and firms have held for decades, while newer businesses and mobile numbers tend to carry 682. Fort Worth's business culture is often described as more personal than Dallas's, with a self-image built on the line Where the West Begins and a preference for doing deals face to face when the dollars are large. The city is 34.6 percent Hispanic per 2024 DataUSA figures, and Spanish is a working language in construction, logistics, and retail. Callers from outside should note Central Time and that aerospace and rail employers keep shift schedules, not office hours.
Area code 682 serves Fort Worth and surrounding communities in Texas. It is in the Central Time zone.
What state is area code 682 in?
Area code 682 is in Texas. It is not in San Francisco or Newark — those are area codes 628 and 862.
Is area code 682 toll free?
No. Area code 682 is a geographic area code serving Fort Worth, Texas. The toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888, and a call to a 682 number is charged at your normal rate.
Why am I getting calls from 682?
Calls displaying a 682 number come from businesses and individuals in the Fort Worth area, and from anywhere at all when caller ID is spoofed to look local. 426 682 numbers were reported to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026.
How do I block calls from area code 682?
Both iOS and Android can silence calls from unknown numbers, and every major US carrier offers free call-blocking. Blocking the whole of area code 682 is rarely worth it, because spoofed numbers change constantly and you would lose legitimate calls from Fort Worth.